Citing Internet Resources

This page is designed
for those who need information regarding the proper form used
to cite resources from the Internet. Several forms commonly used
are referenced.

Prerequisites:

Internet resources that need citations

Purpose:

To properly cite information from Internet resources

Lesson:

What is a citation?

A citation is a reference to a source of information, whether
it is a journal article, a portion of a book, or a Web page.

What is the purpose of a citation?

A citation allows someone to locate the exact article, portion
of a book, or Web page that has been referred to. The basic components
of the reference citation: Author's Last Name, First Name (if
listed). "Title of Document." Title of Complete Work.
[protocol and address] [path] (date of message or visit).